Gabe Altopp, 15 of Ridgefield, sits on top of a plowed pile of snow on Main Street in Ridgefield after the snowstorm had passed. Saturday, Feb. 9, 2013

Gabe Altopp, 15 of Ridgefield, sits on top of a plowed pile of snow on Main Street in Ridgefield after the snowstorm had passed. Saturday, Feb. 9, 2013

Photo: Scott Mullin

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Mary Pryce, a resident of Stamford's West Side digs out from the blizzard on Saturday, Feb. 9, 2013.

Mary Pryce, a resident of Stamford's West Side digs out from the blizzard on Saturday, Feb. 9, 2013.

Photo: Chris Preovolos, Hearst Newspapers

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Cars were buried under snowdrifts in Fairfield, Conn. on Saturday, Feb. 9, 2013. Southwestern Connecticut was hit by a howling blizzard that dumped over two feet of snow on the area.

Cars were buried under snowdrifts in Fairfield, Conn. on Saturday, Feb. 9, 2013. Southwestern Connecticut was hit by a howling blizzard that dumped over two feet of snow on the area.

Photo: Cathy Zuraw

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Abandoned cars on the Long Island Expressway after a snow storm on Saturday, Feb. 9, 31, 2013 in Islandia, N.Y.

Abandoned cars on the Long Island Expressway after a snow storm on Saturday, Feb. 9, 31, 2013 in Islandia, N.Y.

Photo: Kathy Kmonicek, Associated Press

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Patrick Cramphorn places an "Open" flag outside the P.I. Beachcoma Restaurant in Newburyport, Mass., Saturday, Feb. 9, 2013, as snow winds down in Plum Island. A behemoth storm packing hurricane-force wind gusts and blizzard conditions swept through the Northeast on Saturday, dumping more than 2 feet of snow on New England and knocking out power to 650,000 homes and businesses. less

A resident of Third Street in the South Boston neighborhood of Boston looks out of his snow-coated front door Saturday, Feb. 9, 2013. A behemoth storm packing hurricane-force wind gusts and blizzard conditions swept through the Northeast overnight. less

A resident of Third Street in the South Boston neighborhood of Boston looks out of his snow-coated front door Saturday, Feb. 9, 2013. A behemoth storm packing hurricane-force wind gusts and blizzard conditions ... more

Photo: Gene J. Puskar, Associated Press

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Wet snow coats houses and a vehicle in the Humarock coastal neighborhood of Scituate, Mass., Sat Feb. 9, 2013, after a heavy snowfall and high winds from a storm dumped more than 2 feet of snow on New England.

Wet snow coats houses and a vehicle in the Humarock coastal neighborhood of Scituate, Mass., Sat Feb. 9, 2013, after a heavy snowfall and high winds from a storm dumped more than 2 feet of snow on New England.

A large limb from tree damaged the front of a house on River Street in Providence, R.I., after strong winds brought it down Saturday, Feb. 9, 2013. A behemoth storm packing hurricane-force wind gusts and blizzard conditions swept through the Northeast on Saturday, dumping more than 2 feet of snow on New England and knocking out power to 650,000 homes and businesses. less

A large limb from tree damaged the front of a house on River Street in Providence, R.I., after strong winds brought it down Saturday, Feb. 9, 2013. A behemoth storm packing hurricane-force wind gusts and ... more

Photo: Stew Milne, Associated Press

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New Canaan was slammed with about 22 inches of snow during the blizzard Friday and Saturday. Photo by Jeanna Petersen Shepard, Feb. 9, 2013

New Canaan was slammed with about 22 inches of snow during the blizzard Friday and Saturday. Photo by Jeanna Petersen Shepard, Feb. 9, 2013

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Nicole Lacoursière of North Andover, Mass. makes a snow angel Saturday, Feb. 9, 2013 in some 24 inches of snow which fell in her yard. A behemoth storm packing hurricane-force wind gusts and blizzard conditions swept through the Northeast, dumping more than 2 feet of snow on New England and knocking out power to 650,000 homes and businesses. less

Nicole Lacoursière of North Andover, Mass. makes a snow angel Saturday, Feb. 9, 2013 in some 24 inches of snow which fell in her yard. A behemoth storm packing hurricane-force wind gusts and blizzard ... more

Michael Gelardi, right, and Larry Rose, left, attempt to dig out their snow plow after it got stuck in deep snow Saturday, Feb. 9, 2013, in Providence, R.I. A howling storm across the Northeast left the New York-to-Boston corridor shrouded in 1 to 3 feet of snow Saturday, stranding motorists on highways overnight and piling up drifts so high that some homeowners couldn't get their doors open. More than 650,000 homes and businesses were left without electricity. less

Michael Gelardi, right, and Larry Rose, left, attempt to dig out their snow plow after it got stuck in deep snow Saturday, Feb. 9, 2013, in Providence, R.I. A howling storm across the Northeast left the New ... more

Steve Hull digs out his car after it was covered by drifting snow in Portland, Maine on Saturday, Feb. 9, 2013. A behemoth storm packing hurricane-force wind gusts and blizzard conditions swept through the Northeast overnight. less

Steve Hull digs out his car after it was covered by drifting snow in Portland, Maine on Saturday, Feb. 9, 2013. A behemoth storm packing hurricane-force wind gusts and blizzard conditions swept through the ... more

Photo: Robert F. Bukaty, Associated Press

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People walk in the snow during a lingering blizzard on February 9, 2013 in Boston, Massachusetts. The powerful storm has knocked out power to 650,000 and dumped more than two feet of snow in parts of New England. less

People walk in the snow during a lingering blizzard on February 9, 2013 in Boston, Massachusetts. The powerful storm has knocked out power to 650,000 and dumped more than two feet of snow in parts of New ... more

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Snow covered vehicles sit on Commonwealth Avenue on February 9, 2013 in the Brighton neighborhood of Boston, Massachusetts. The powerful storm has knocked out power to 650,000 and dumped more than two feet of snow in parts of New England. less

Snow covered vehicles sit on Commonwealth Avenue on February 9, 2013 in the Brighton neighborhood of Boston, Massachusetts. The powerful storm has knocked out power to 650,000 and dumped more than two feet of ... more

Frank Perry shovels snow from his front porch as the weight of the snow causes the bushes to sag, Saturday, Feb. 9, 2013, in Providence, R.I. A howling storm across the Northeast left the New York-to-Boston corridor shrouded in 1 to 3 feet of snow Saturday, stranding motorists on highways overnight and piling up drifts so high that some homeowners couldn't get their doors open. More than 650,000 homes and businesses were left without electricity. less

Frank Perry shovels snow from his front porch as the weight of the snow causes the bushes to sag, Saturday, Feb. 9, 2013, in Providence, R.I. A howling storm across the Northeast left the New York-to-Boston ... more

Photo: Stew Milne, Associated Press

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John Silver shovels between buried cars in front of his home on Third street in the South Boston neighborhood of Boston, Saturday, Feb. 9, 2013. A behemoth storm packing hurricane-force wind gusts and blizzard conditions swept through the Northeast on Saturday, dumping more than 2 feet of snow on New England and knocking out power to 650,000 homes and businesses. less

John Silver shovels between buried cars in front of his home on Third street in the South Boston neighborhood of Boston, Saturday, Feb. 9, 2013. A behemoth storm packing hurricane-force wind gusts and blizzard ... more

Photo: Gene J. Puskar, Associated Press

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Residents of Stamford's West Side dig out from the blizzard on Saturday, Feb. 9, 2013.

Residents of Stamford's West Side dig out from the blizzard on Saturday, Feb. 9, 2013.

Photo: Chris Preovolos, Chris Preovolos, Hearst Newspapers

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Walter Brennan clears snow from his roof using a roof rake after a blizzard pounded the region in West Haven, Conn. on Saturday February 9, 2013.

Walter Brennan clears snow from his roof using a roof rake after a blizzard pounded the region in West Haven, Conn. on Saturday February 9, 2013.

Photo: Christian Abraham

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Andre Valentine, a resident of Stamford's West Side digs out from the blizzard on Saturday, Feb. 9, 2013.

Andre Valentine, a resident of Stamford's West Side digs out from the blizzard on Saturday, Feb. 9, 2013.

Photo: Chris Preovolos, Chris Preovolos, Hearst Newspapers

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A woman reacts to the snow after opening her front door on February 9, 2013 in Boston, Massachusetts. The powerful storm has knocked out power to 650,000 and dumped more than two feet of snow in parts of New England. less

A woman reacts to the snow after opening her front door on February 9, 2013 in Boston, Massachusetts. The powerful storm has knocked out power to 650,000 and dumped more than two feet of snow in parts of New ... more

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Workers clear snow from a sidewalk in the Back Bay neighborhood during a lingering blizzard on February 9, 2013 in Boston, Massachusetts. The powerful storm has knocked out power to 650,000 and dumped more than two feet of snow in parts of New England. less

Workers clear snow from a sidewalk in the Back Bay neighborhood during a lingering blizzard on February 9, 2013 in Boston, Massachusetts. The powerful storm has knocked out power to 650,000 and dumped more than ... more

Photo: Mario Tama, Getty Images

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A pedestrian uses skis to travel through the deserted snow-covered streets of Boston early Saturday, Feb. 9, 2013.

A pedestrian uses skis to travel through the deserted snow-covered streets of Boston early Saturday, Feb. 9, 2013.

Photo: Gene J. Puskar

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Deb Bross and her mom Sue Bross shovel their driveway on Katona Dr. in Fairfield, Conn. on Saturday, Feb. 9, 2013. Southwestern Connecticut was hit by one of the biggest snowstorms in history, a howling blizzard that dumped up to three feet of snow across the state. less

Deb Bross and her mom Sue Bross shovel their driveway on Katona Dr. in Fairfield, Conn. on Saturday, Feb. 9, 2013. Southwestern Connecticut was hit by one of the biggest snowstorms in history, a howling ... more

A man shovels out a car on Third street in the South Boston neighborhood of Boston, Saturday, Feb. 9, 2013.

A man shovels out a car on Third street in the South Boston neighborhood of Boston, Saturday, Feb. 9, 2013.

Photo: Gene J. Puskar, Associated Press

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Water from the ocean crashes over the sea wall along Winthrop Shore Drive on February 9, 2013 in Winthrop, Massachusetts. The powerful storm has knocked out power to 650,000 and dumped more than two feet of snow in parts of New England. less

Water from the ocean crashes over the sea wall along Winthrop Shore Drive on February 9, 2013 in Winthrop, Massachusetts. The powerful storm has knocked out power to 650,000 and dumped more than two feet of ... more

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A one-car accident off of I-84 West, near the Exit 6 ramp in Danbury, Conn. sent one person to the hospital Friday morning and backed up traffic on the highway around 11:30 a.m. Friday, Feb. 8, 2013. The snow started later than expected in the Danbury area Friday morning but the roads became slick quickly. less

A one-car accident off of I-84 West, near the Exit 6 ramp in Danbury, Conn. sent one person to the hospital Friday morning and backed up traffic on the highway around 11:30 a.m. Friday, Feb. 8, 2013. The snow ... more

Photo: Carol Kaliff

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Sandra Pederzini shovels her driveway on Judd St. in Fairfield, Conn. on Saturday, Feb. 9, 2013. Southwestern Connecticut was hit by one of the biggest snowstorms in history, a howling blizzard that dumped up to three feet of snow across the state. less

Sandra Pederzini shovels her driveway on Judd St. in Fairfield, Conn. on Saturday, Feb. 9, 2013. Southwestern Connecticut was hit by one of the biggest snowstorms in history, a howling blizzard that dumped up ... more

Photo: Cathy Zuraw

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Richard Langlois uses a snowblower to clear his driveway in North Andover, Mass. Saturday, Feb. 9, 2013. A behemoth storm packing hurricane-force wind gusts and blizzard conditions swept through the Northeast on Saturday, dumping more than 2 feet of snow on New England and knocking out power to 650,000 homes and businesses. less

Richard Langlois uses a snowblower to clear his driveway in North Andover, Mass. Saturday, Feb. 9, 2013. A behemoth storm packing hurricane-force wind gusts and blizzard conditions swept through the Northeast ... more

A man shovels the front of his home on Third street in the South Boston neighborhood of Boston, Saturday Feb. 9, 2013. A behemoth storm packing hurricane-force wind gusts and blizzard conditions swept through the Northeast on Saturday, dumping more than 2 feet of snow on New England and knocking out power to 650,000 homes and businesses. less

A man shovels the front of his home on Third street in the South Boston neighborhood of Boston, Saturday Feb. 9, 2013. A behemoth storm packing hurricane-force wind gusts and blizzard conditions swept through ... more

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A worker carries a snow shovel across the Ground Zero consturction sight following a major winter storm on February 9, 2013 in New York City. New York City and much of the Northeast received a foot or more of snow overnight. Heavy snow warnings are in effect from New Jersey through southern Maine. less

A worker carries a snow shovel across the Ground Zero consturction sight following a major winter storm on February 9, 2013 in New York City. New York City and much of the Northeast received a foot or more of ... more

Clare Howard-Pike works to clear her car after an overnight snowstorm, Saturday, Feb. 9, 2013 in Concord, N.H. A howling storm across the Northeast left the New York-to-Boston corridor shrouded in 1 to 3 feet of snow Saturday, stranding motorists on highways overnight and piling up drifts so high that some homeowners couldn't get their doors open. More than 650,000 homes and businesses were left without electricity. less

Clare Howard-Pike works to clear her car after an overnight snowstorm, Saturday, Feb. 9, 2013 in Concord, N.H. A howling storm across the Northeast left the New York-to-Boston corridor shrouded in 1 to 3 feet ... more

Photo: Jim Cole, Associated Press

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Moises Diaz uses a snowblower to clear his driveway in Derby, Conn. as residents face massive snow removal Saturday, Feb. 9, 2013 following a severe blizzard that dumped up to three feet of snow across the state. less

Moises Diaz uses a snowblower to clear his driveway in Derby, Conn. as residents face massive snow removal Saturday, Feb. 9, 2013 following a severe blizzard that dumped up to three feet of snow across the ... more

A pedestrian crosses a deserted street in North Andover, Mass. Saturday, Feb. 9, 2013 after a snowstorm came through dumping more than 2 feet of snow on New England.

A pedestrian crosses a deserted street in North Andover, Mass. Saturday, Feb. 9, 2013 after a snowstorm came through dumping more than 2 feet of snow on New England.

Photo: Winslow Townson, Associated Press

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Kids and adults sled down Jefferson Street February 9, 2013 in Winthrop, Massachusetts. An overnight blizzard left one to two feet of snow in some areas, and coastal flooding is expected as the storm lingers into the day. less

Kids and adults sled down Jefferson Street February 9, 2013 in Winthrop, Massachusetts. An overnight blizzard left one to two feet of snow in some areas, and coastal flooding is expected as the storm lingers ... more

A car was marooned in a Main Street snow bank Saturday, but not much other activity was in evidence after a blizzard dumped 2 to 3 feet of snow on the town.

A car was marooned in a Main Street snow bank Saturday, but not much other activity was in evidence after a blizzard dumped 2 to 3 feet of snow on the town.

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A snow-covered statue of a lion in front of Betteridge Jewelers on Greenwich Avenue during the aftermath of the blizzard that hit Greenwich, Conn., Saturday morning, Feb. 9, 2013.

A snow-covered statue of a lion in front of Betteridge Jewelers on Greenwich Avenue during the aftermath of the blizzard that hit Greenwich, Conn., Saturday morning, Feb. 9, 2013.

Photo: Bob Luckey

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People walk by a frozen bikes after winter storm Nemo covered New York City with 4 to 8 inches (10-20cms) of snow on February 9, 2013. The storm was forecast to bring the heaviest snow to the densely-populated northeast corridor so far this winter, threatening power and transport links for tens of millions of people and the major cities of Boston and New York. New York and other regional airports saw more than 4,500 cancellations ahead of what the National Weather Service called "a major winter storm with blizzard conditions" along most of the region's coastline. less

People walk by a frozen bikes after winter storm Nemo covered New York City with 4 to 8 inches (10-20cms) of snow on February 9, 2013. The storm was forecast to bring the heaviest snow to the densely-populated ... more

Snow gathers on shoes hung from power lines in the Lower East Side following a major winter storm on February 9, 2013 in New York City. New York City and much of the Northeast received a foot or more of snow through Saturday morning with possible record-setting blizzard conditions expected. Heavy snow warnings are in effect from New Jersey through southern Maine. less

Snow gathers on shoes hung from power lines in the Lower East Side following a major winter storm on February 9, 2013 in New York City. New York City and much of the Northeast received a foot or more of snow ... more

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A crossing guard takes cover from the snow under the awning of a restaurant in New York's Chinatown, Friday, Feb. 8, 2013. A storm poised to dump up to 3-feet of snow from New York City to Boston and beyond beginning Friday could be one for the record books, forecasters warned, as residents scurried to stock up on food and water and road crews readied salt and sand. less

A crossing guard takes cover from the snow under the awning of a restaurant in New York's Chinatown, Friday, Feb. 8, 2013. A storm poised to dump up to 3-feet of snow from New York City to Boston and beyond ... more

Photo: Mary Altaffer, Associated Press

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A group of men help push a sports car up a snow-covered street in the Old Port section of Portland, Maine, during a snow storm, Friday, Feb. 8, 2013. The storm is expected to dump up to two feet of snow on the region. less

A group of men help push a sports car up a snow-covered street in the Old Port section of Portland, Maine, during a snow storm, Friday, Feb. 8, 2013. The storm is expected to dump up to two feet of snow on the ... more

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Boats put up for the winter are seen against a snowy Boston skyline on the Charles River February 8, 2013 in Cambridge, Massachusetts. A coming blizzard is expected to bring heavy snow, high winds and coastal flooding, bringing a halt to public transportation, and airport traffic, beginning this afternoon, and into tomorrow. less

Boats put up for the winter are seen against a snowy Boston skyline on the Charles River February 8, 2013 in Cambridge, Massachusetts. A coming blizzard is expected to bring heavy snow, high winds and coastal ... more

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A sculpture of a horse is covered with snow at the top of Greewich Avenue during the snowstorm that hit Greenwich, Conn., Friday, Feb. 8, 2013.

A sculpture of a horse is covered with snow at the top of Greewich Avenue during the snowstorm that hit Greenwich, Conn., Friday, Feb. 8, 2013.

Photo: Bob Luckey

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Mary Ann Bova walks along a slippery snow-covered sidewalk during a winter storm in Buffalo, N.Y., Friday, Feb. 8, 2013. In some upstate areas, snow fell early Friday morning and was expected to increase throughout the day, with the heaviest accumulations expected in eastern New York on Friday night. less

Mary Ann Bova walks along a slippery snow-covered sidewalk during a winter storm in Buffalo, N.Y., Friday, Feb. 8, 2013. In some upstate areas, snow fell early Friday morning and was expected to increase ... more